In Memoriam and passings

In memoriam

Richard “Dick” Sjöberg ’61 passed away on Dec. 22, 2017, at his home in Solana Beach, Calif., surrounded by his family. Sjöberg was born in Los Angeles on July 3, 1939, and attended Vista High School, where he was one of the top hurdlers in San Diego County. He was recruited by Coach Ted Runner ’48 and earned a scholarship to compete at the University of Redlands. In 1959, Sjöberg set the U of R school record in the 120-yard hurdles at 14.8 seconds. While attending the U of R, Sjöberg majored in physics, but also enjoyed art classes, in particular Leon Moburg’s drawing and painting classes. He would eventually become an accomplished artist, and the Alumni House exhibited his paintings in 2005. He was also involved in Alpha Gamma Nu fraternity, student government, Yeomen, yearbook, and KUOR radio. After graduation, he worked as an engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company, then went on to become a stock broker. In 1974, he went to work for Perspective Measurements, a San Diego firm representing electronic manufacturers, and eventually bought the company. After retiring in 1999, Sjöberg enjoyed woodworking, golf, fine dining, and traveling. He was a lifelong supporter of the U of R as a loyal President’s Circle donor and Cortner Society member. He was active in his class reunion events and always enjoyed the Bulldog Bench golf tournament. Last May, despite his failing health, he was able to play one last time in a group that included his son, Paul (“Skip”) ’90, and grandson, Adam ’21. Sjöberg is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy; his two children, Laura and Skip ’90; three grandchildren, Sydney ’19, Adam ’21, and
Jay; his brother, Gary ’63; his sister, Debra Sjöberg-Zynda; and his daughter-in-law, Teri LaFourcade Sjöberg ’89.

Alexander Frazin passed away on Nov. 17, 2017. He joined the accounting faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2003 and most recently served as a senior lecturer. Frazin held a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting and financial management, and he was a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California for more than 30 years. His broad experience included financial statement auditing, management consulting, and income tax planning and preparation. He testified as an expert in accounting matters in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego County Superior Courts. He helped to prepare candidates for the CPA exam for more than 20 years, and he traveled to Egypt, Russia, Germany, and Kazakhstan to teach business law, income taxes, auditing, managerial, financial, and advanced accounting. Frazin is fondly remembered for his teaching, service, and support of student organizations and activities, and recently served as a faculty senator on the budget committee. He is survived by his son, Winn ’18.

Passings

The College

1940s

Marjorie Reamer Ostrander ’42, Oct. 16, 2017

Lurana Wiedman Redmond ’43, April 12, 2017

Elaine Ashmun Seppa ’43, Jan. 10, 2017

Arthur Graybill ’44, Nov. 5, 2017

Margaret Russell Kuljian ’45, Dec. 31, 2017

Jane Smith Lesko ’45, Nov. 16, 2017

Evelyn Miller Colton ’46, Dec. 30, 2017

Betty Armstrong Wilson ’46 (date of death not available). Family members include sister Mary McCullough ’44.